Aiming to harness and understand the potential of phytosterol substances for the prevention of common diseases afflicting society, "Phytosterols as Functional Food Components and Nutraceuticals" illustrates the impact of phytosterols on total and LDL cholesterol levels, studies the role of sterols in cardiovascular disease and cancer prevention, highlights recent developments affecting phytosterol oxidation products, examines commercially available foods enriched with Phytosterols, and details future prospects of phytosterols in public health quality. (anobii.com)

However, the authors concluded that excessive long-term consumption of plant sterols might have a deleterious effect on vitamin E. Excessive use of plant sterols has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and genetic conditions that cause extremely elevated levels of some phytosterols, such as sitosterol, are associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease. (wikipedia.org)

Stigmasterol is an unsaturated phytosterol occurring in the plant fats or oils of soybean, calabar bean, and rape seed, and in a number of medicinal herbs, including the Chinese herbs Ophiopogon japonicus (Mai men dong), in Mirabilis jalapa and American Ginseng. (wikipedia.org)

Feed manufacturers and animal nutritionists are focusing on the development of functional animal products (poultry, milk, and meat) enriched with phytosterol, which is important for improving health and meat quality for human consumption. (pitchengine.com)

The results of a few clinical trials suggest that phytosterol supplementation at relatively low doses can improve urinary tract symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia, but further research is needed to confirm these findings. (encognitive.com)

Rapid advances in science and technology, increasing health care costs, aging population, and rising awareness of customers in attaining wellness through diet are the major factors driving the demand for functional food and beverages as well as ingredients such as phytosterols and carotenoids. (pitchengine.com)

Phytosterols are being widely used as food ingredients, hence increasing its demand in the food and beverage industry. (sbwire.com)

Products like Bayer Heart Health Advantage claim to offer the benefit of phytosterols, natural plant-based ingredients proven to help lower bad cholesterol, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease. (newsinferno.com)

Some researchers contend that, when undergoing the manufacturing process, the phytosterols found in supplements may not be as biologically active, meaning that they may not be as effective in lowering cholesterol if not manufactured properly. (newsinferno.com)

The key factor that is driving the phytosterols market growth is the increasing application of the product across various industries. (sbwire.com)

MORRISTOWN , N.J. While last year's launch of an aspirin/phytosterol combination product was challenged by the Food and Drug Administration, that never meant it was not a good idea. (drugstorenews.com)

People interested in the cholesterol-lowering advantages of phytosterols should thoroughly investigate supplements like Bayer Heart Health Advantage before spending their hard-earned money. (newsinferno.com)